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Who puts the Pride in district?

Rachel Mayfield — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:25:41 +0000

It’s time to give people in South Holland who deserve recognition the area’s ultimate accolade. The Pride of South Holland Awards will be back next year and organisers want your nominations for everyone who goes the extra mile in this district.Who makes a real difference in your area?Who needs to know that their efforts are […]

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Police appeal after fatal crash

Rachel Mayfield — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:24:52 +0000

Police are appealing for information after two people died following a collision near Crowland on Friday (Oct 9).A grey Fiat 500 and red Hyundai I10 collided around 7am at Hulls Drove on the B1166, and the male driver and female passenger of the Hyundi, both from the Spalding area, died at the scene.The woman driver […]

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Dispersal order’s behaviour effect

Rachel Mayfield — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:24:30 +0000

A dispersal order in place in Sutton Bridge over the weekend resulted in a ‘noticeable reduction’ in reports of anti-social behaviour, according to police. There was one incident involving a group of youths banging on doors, which was dealt with by officers.“The purpose of the dispersal order was to prevent anti-social behaviour, provide reassurance to […]

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Pensioner in her 80s dies after van incident

Rachel Mayfield — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:23:55 +0000

A woman in her 80s has died following a road traffic collision with a van in Sutton Bridge.The incident took place at 1.45pm on Tuesday, October 7, on Bridge Road.It involved a white Transit van and the woman who was taken to hospital but who died that night.Sgt Adam Doona, Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: […]

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Starting date for wheelie bins

Rachel Mayfield — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:22:28 +0000

The new waste and recycling collection service in South Holland will start on Monday, November 9. Wheelie bins will be introduced alongside food waste caddies which will be collected every week.There will be a separate collection for paper and card, alongside general waste and recycling.“Over the coming weeks, every household will receive information through the […]

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Not guilty plea to GBH bat charge

Rachel Mayfield — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:21:49 +0000

A Spalding man has denied an offence of causing grievous bodily harm with intent after arming himself with a rounders style bat.John Goble (38, entered a not guilty plea to the charge when he appeared before Judge Catarina Sjolin-Knight at Lincoln Crown Court.It is alleged Goble, of Beckingham Close, Spalding, caused grievous bodily harm to […]

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Early diagnosis is the key for Ian

Rachel Mayfield — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:18:41 +0000

A South Holland darts referee who has been battling prostate cancer says early diagnosis proved crucial as he recovers. And years of working with a prostate cancer charity to encourage men to get tested has made a difference to his attitude to testing. He is an ambassador for Prostate Cancer UK.“I was in Sainsbury’s recently […]

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School kids booze worries heard

Rachel Mayfield — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:14:48 +0000

A convenience store will be allowed to sell alcohol despite concerns raised about anti-social behaviour including kids buying alcohol before school. Kadu Training Limited applied to South Holland District Council (SHDC) for a new premises licence for Market Convenience Store at 12 Market Street, in Long Sutton.Although it was successful in its application, councillors have […]

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Trial date for assault allegation

Rachel Mayfield — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:13:50 +0000

A Whaplode man who denies assaulting a woman on five occasions will face a Crown Court trial in March.Mark O’Dell (36), of Millers Rest, pleaded not guilty to two charges of assault by beating and three counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm when he appeared at Lincoln Crown Court.All five charges are alleged to […]

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New substation approval?

Rachel Mayfield — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:13:23 +0000

Plans for the power substation at Weston Marsh as part of the Power Networks upgrade look likely to be approved by South Holland District Council.The application for an 84-hectare site will see the construction of a new access road and construction of a 400kV substation as part of the Great Grid Upgrade.The site is north […]

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